Kremsmünster: population and statistics
Kremsmünster has a population of 7,039 (2026) across 42.2 km², or 167 people per km². It ranks 166 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +7.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 7,039 residents
- 42.2 km²
- 167 people/km²
- 349 m
Kremsmünster in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Kremsmünster ranks No. 28 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 23.3% in Kremsmünster, compared with an average of 16.3% in Upper Austria and 20.1% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 30.5% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,125 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of foreign nationals”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Persons employed in establishments in the municipality”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Private households”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,905 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Rohr im Kremstal, 4.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Wels (65,764 residents), 14 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,500 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Kremsmünster over time
Kremsmünster had 6,538 residents in 2016 and 7,039 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,648 |
| 2022 | 6,710 |
| 2023 | 6,863 |
| 2024 | 7,060 |
| 2025 | 7,041 |
| 2026 | 7,039 |
All indicators for Kremsmünster
Value for the municipality, then the regional average and the national median (for counts: regional and national totals). The gauge places the municipality between the lowest and highest value in the country.
Population
| Indicator | Kremsmünster | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.6% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 544 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 19.3% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,576 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 42.8 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,734 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.3% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 920 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Kremsmünster | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 2,889 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 179 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.38 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 852 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Kremsmünster | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 489 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 194 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 559 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 197 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 79.1 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 1,454 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 608 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 217 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 86.4 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 1,416 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 832 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 170 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,268 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,091 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Kremsmünster | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 77.5% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 948 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.8% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 469 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 4,269 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 140 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 60.4 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 244 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Kremsmünster | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 61.9% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 1,745 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Kremsmünster | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 23.3% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 86 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,950 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 163 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Kremsmünster | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 60.4% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 1,776 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 12.7% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 664 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Kremsmünster
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade30.5% ×1.4
- Professional, scientific and technical12.5% ×0.9
- Other service activities11.3% ×1.3
- Manufacturing8.3% ×1.4
- Construction6.5% ×1.0
- Information and communication5.7% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services5.7% ×0.7
- Health and social work5.2% ×0.5
Sunshine and temperatures: Kremsmünster
Where is Kremsmünster?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kremsmünster?
Kremsmünster has 7,039 residents (2026), ranking 166 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Kremsmünster?
Kremsmünster covers 42.2 km², with a density of 167 people per km².
Is the population of Kremsmünster growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Kremsmünster went from 6,538 to 7,039, a change of +7.7%.
Where is Kremsmünster?
Kremsmünster is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Kirchdorf (district). Latitude 48.055, longitude 14.131.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Kremsmünster?
In Kremsmünster, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 23.3% (2024), ranking 86 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
Persons employed in establishments in the municipality: what is the figure for Kremsmünster?
In Kremsmünster, “Persons employed in establishments in the municipality” stands at 4,269 (2024), ranking 140 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 598.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Kremsmünster?
In Kremsmünster, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,125 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Kremsmünster?
The nearest to Kremsmünster are Rohr im Kremstal (4.6 km), Sipbachzell (5.0 km), Ried im Traunkreis (5.4 km), Pfarrkirchen bei Bad Hall (5.8 km), Sattledt (5.8 km).